Soul Blaze

A man who has never loved or been loved discovers that he is dead and reborn. A new body, a new life. More importantly, a new world. A world with magic, wondrous creatures, and extraordinary adventures. Also, with curses, monsters, and terrible evil. Tao is not content to wait until he grows up to go out and explore this world. He decides to learn magic and other supernatural abilities in secret still being a baby. He wants the strength to protect his new family. But power has a price. Decisions have consequences. The boy's rapid growth attracts an evil force that threatens not only him but also the family and the whole village. Without revealing his origins, Tao must find a way to protect those he holds dear and deal with the threats lurking in the shadows. Yet, this is just the beginning. Tao will not be allowed to enjoy the innocence and freedom of a child. Nor the mundane life of an adult. For better or worse, a blaze of his soul will bring changes even in the designs of Fate Makers... What can be expected from this story? Detailed world-building, including history, geography, politics, and power systems. Slow development from childhood to adulthood. No major time skipping.  More slice of life at the beginning. Characters struggle with both external enemies and their own weaknesses and mistakes. Growth, not only physically and in power, but also mentally (hopefully).